Management
Powell lauds State Department employees in farewell address
"You are wonderful patriots who serve your nation as its troops in the far-flung outposts of American diplomacy," outgoing Secretary of State says.
Defense
Groups support FBI whistleblower's appeal
Legal brief argues that unnecessary secrecy denies the public access to government information about 9/11.
Management
DOE weighs random polygraph tests for employees
Proposal is designed to deter “damaging disclosures” by employees who aren't required to undergo mandatory lie-detector tests.
Management
Performance-based energy savings contracts may cost government
A form of share-in-savings contracts allow quick investment but cost agencies more in the long-run, says report.
Management
HHS nominee says Medicaid overhaul will be a priority
Senators also urge Michael Leavitt to push to find a permanent head for the Food and Drug Administration.
Management
House chairman to try again to give president broad reorganization powers
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., will reintroduce measure to give president authority to overhaul the federal organizational chart.
Management
White House set to propose lean budget
Poor-performing programs expected to take hits in fiscal 2006 submission early next month.
Management
Publications give executives new management tools, ideas
RAND book provides “mental warm-up exercises;” IBM report tells careerists and appointees how to get along.
Management
Potential Pentagon acquisition chief might face hurdles
Candidate well-liked but lacks private-sector experience required by law, Senate aides say.
Defense
Druyun scandal may lead to more vacancies at the Pentagon
Air Force acquisition chief says "there are many people now lining up to leave."
Management
Federal Technology Service chief to step down
GSA unit plagued by allegations of contracting and procurement improprieties.
Management
OMB to report that job contests saved $1.25 billion last year
The agency is expected to announce increased savings and high win rates by in-house teams.
Management
Postal union rips labor rules in Bush reform proposal
Administration seeks greater flexibility in offering discounts to large mailers for presorting mail and other tasks normally done by postal workers.
Management